Emergency Services

When Care Can't Wait  •  When to Seek Emergency Care

Animal Hospital on Route 66When Care Can't Wait

Medical emergencies for a beloved pet can, and often do, happen outside normal business hours. To best meet all your pet's needs, we work to make sure you have access to the best 24/7 emergency care.

During our regular business hours, the medical staff and resources at Animal Hospital on Route 66 are available to help you with any emergency your pet experiences. If possible, please call in advance so we can prepare for your arrival.

For emergencies that occur outside our regular hospital hours, we refer our clients to the following emergency facility:

VCA Berwyn Animal Hospital
2845 South Harlem Avenue
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 749-4200

When to Seek Emergency Care for Your Dog or Cat

The easiest answer as to whether you should seek emergency care for your pet is when you feel his or her medical condition is serious and cannot wait. However, the following general situations should help you determine if you need to seek emergency care for your pet:

  • Difficulty breathing
  • Acute abdominal swelling
  • Electric shock
  • Excessive vomiting or diarrhea
  • Bleeding
  • Exhibits symptoms of heat stroke
  • Seizures
  • Sudden onset of weakness
  • High or low temperature (more than 104 or less than 100 degrees)
  • Unable to urinate or defecate